#VU32895 Buffer overflow in bsdiff4


Published: 2020-07-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32895

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15904

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
bsdiff4
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Ilan Schnell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the patching routine. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted patch file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

bsdiff4: 1.0.0 - 1.1.9


External links
http://github.com/ilanschnell/bsdiff4/commit/49a4cee2feef7deaf9d89e5e793a8824930284d7


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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